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Examining Lebanese politics and governance. Welcome to the jungle.
The 2022 Lebanese Parliamentary elections were seen as a chance for change. However, the reality is much more complex, with results being marred by manipulation …
“Since August 4th, 2020, 6:07 pm, no survivor of the Beirut blastperceives life the same way they did before. I find it therapeutic to create …
As I was walking down the streets in the middle of the crowd on October 17, 2019, I felt extremely proud to be Lebanese. Hearing …
“This time, it’s different” has become a rallying cry amongst the families of victims of the Beirut port blast, mobilized in their pursuit of truth …
Since the October 17 uprising, the Lebanese people have been calling for the disclosure of corruption files and for holding corrupt officials accountable. The Public …
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Fann w Fenjen: Ivan Debs
Fann w Fenjen = Art and Coffee 😉 Can you introduce yourself? My name is Ivan Debs, I’m 28 years old, I’m an independent illustrator/artist